I fell off the treadmill [1], so to speak. I didn't get on it for about three weeks. I can't really say why. I wasn't feeling well, it was hot, blah blah blah.
So I decided to research exercise motivation strategies and found one (and only one, strangely) really good article: The Motivation to Move [2]. Answering the questions in that piece really brought it into focus for me.
I'm still not used to exercise making me feel better, but after my rehab experience, it's true: I feel better when I get on the damn treadmill. My PVCs [3] diminish, I sleep better, I stand straighter--everything's better with the treadmill.
All other reasons fade into the background for me. That's my sole exercise motivator. Some people need variety. I don't care if all I ever do is the treadmill. Some people need company. I prefer to be alone with my audiobooks. And so on. The only motivator I have is that I feel better.
What is/are your exercise motivator(s)? Or are you still looking for yours?
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